LEC returns to 10-team winter format after Versus experiment
LEC Commissioner Artem Bykov has confirmed that LEC Versus will not return in 2027, with...
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Every city thinks it can be the “next esports capital,” and no, London is most definitely not
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, is the latest guy to claim his city will...
“Everyone is in survival mode”: Inside the struggles of Iran’s esports community
It’s been over 70 days since the conflict between the United States and Iran began,...
Esports World Cup’s Paris move marks the city as a rising esports capital
The Esports World Cup (EWC) is leaving Saudi Arabia for the first time, and it’s...
Without South Korea, there is no reason for the Esports Nations Cup to happen
It’s official, South Korea will not be competing at the Esports Nations Cup (ENC), at...
Crazy Raccoon unveils OWCS roster for 2026
Japanese esports organisation Crazy Raccoon has revealed its Overwatch esports roster for 2026. Seven players,...
Sentinels signs JonahP to its VCT 2026 roster
Sentinels has announced the signing of Jonah 'JonahP' Pulice to its 2026 VCT roster ahead...
Gran Turismo cancels opening round of World Series
Gran Turismo has cancelled the opening round of the Gran Turismo World Series, which was...
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Fnatic and Loco to host PUBG Mobile charity tournament
London-based organisation Fnatic has teamed up with Loco to organise #GamingForGood, a charity event for the Indian esports...
META High School Esports partners with Harvey Norman
META High School Esports has established a partnership with Australian computer, electrical, furniture and bedding retailer Harvey Norman. The...
Vodafone Giants picks up Chupa Chups partnership
Spanish lollipop brand Chupa Chups has announced the sponsorship of Vodafone Giants, marking the brand's first foray into esports....
NBA 2K Players Tournament to air on ESPN
The NBA 2K Players Tournament has been announced by 2K, the NBA, and the National Basketball Players Association...
Atlanta Reign satiates with McDonald’s sponsorship
Update at 20:33 on 01/04/2020: Atlanta Reign has partnered with McDonald's specifically covering the Atlanta area for the remainder...
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